Fire At International Paper In Cantonment Friday Morning
April 1, 2022
Firefighters responded to a fire at International Paper in Cantonment Friday morning.
“This morning there was a fire at our Pensacola Containerboard Mill. The mill emergency response team responded immediately,” IP Communications Manager Whitney Fike said.
Firefighters responded at 9:33 a.m. and cleared the scene about an hour later. The fire was reportedly inside a building at the mill, but the structure itself was not involved.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There were no injuries reported.
“We appreciate the immediate response of trained team members on-site to help control the fire and the quick response of local fire departments with their assistance,” Fike said.
Eight Escambia Fire Rescue units and Escambia County EMS responded to the incident. Further details have not been released.
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Cantonment Man Charged With Destruction Of Evidence After Traffic Stop
April 1, 2022
A Cantonment man is facing a felony charge after allegedly swallowing evidence following a traffic stop.
William Austin Thomann, 24, was charged with felony destruction of evidence and resisting arrest.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped Thomann on South County Road 97 near Britt Road after he was clocked at 67 mph in a 45 mph zone in his Nissan pickup truck.
He jumped out of the vehicle, closed and locked everything inside the vehicle, and consented to a search of his person. The deputy located a small plastic bag containing two pills in his pocket and gave commands for him to place his hands behind his back, according to an arrest report.
The Sheriff’s Office said Thomann disobeyed the commands and resisted, finally able to slip his hand into his pocket. He was able to grab the small plastic bag and swallow it, the report continues.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $6,000.
One deputy received minor scratches during the incident but did not require medical treatment.
Sunshine Through The Weekend
April 1, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
License-Free Freshwater Fishing This Weekend In Florida
April 1, 2022
Freshwater fishing this weekend is license-free in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said license-free freshwater fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those new to fishing without needing to first purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including residents and non-residents. All other rules including seasons, bag and size limits still apply.
Pictured: Fishing at Lake Stone near Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
West Florida Softball And Baseball Top Northview; Gulf Breeze Bests Tate Freshmen
April 1, 2022
SOFTBALL
West Florida 6, Northview 1
The West Florida Lady Jaguars defeated the Northview Lady Chiefs 6-1 Thursday in Bratt.
Sydney Scapin went seven innings for West Florida, allowing one run on two hits while striking out 14.
Emma Gilmore opened on the mound for Northview, giving up four runs and one hit while striking out three in three and two-thirds innings. Aubrey Stuckey tossed three and a third innings
Jamison Gilman and Kayla Dixon both had one hit to lead Northview.
Scapin, Mariah Golson, M. McAnally, Alesha Write and Brea Holley each had one hit for West Florida.
BASEBALL
West Florida 8, Northview 6
The Northview Chiefs fell to the West Florida Jaguars 8-6 Thursday night in Bratt.
Gavin King went five and a third innings on the hill for West Florida to earn the win, allowing six hits and five runs while tallying five strikeouts.
Northview’s Josh Landis allowed six hits and six runs in four innings, striking out one. Jamarkus Jefferson and Ethan Collier each allowed one hit, one run and had two strikeouts.
West Florida’s Grayson Phillips and Gage Dewsnap had two hits each.
Jefferson, Landis, and Wyatt Scruggs had two hits each for the Chiefs.
Gulf Breeze 12, Tate 8 (Freshmen)
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins defeated the Tate Aggies 12-8 Thursday in Freshman baseball.
Edgar Sheppard went two innings, allowing five hits, eight runs and striking out two for Tate. Taite Davis pitched three, allowing four runs, four hits, and striking out two.
Kaleb Posta and Nathan Ozuna had two hits each for the Aggies. Tyler Folmar and Kaydon Biggs both added a hit.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit Championship Is Saturday At Tate High School
April 1, 2022
Tate High School’s Showband of the South will host the Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit Championship Show on Saturday.
Ten percussion units and 31 color guard units are scheduled to perform. Tate’s very own indoor percussion unit kicks off the event at 10 a.m. The color guard competition begins at 2 p.m. with Tate’s Chaparrals set to perform at 3:49 pm.
Tickets are $12 each with free admission for children age five and younger and adults 65 and older. The event will take place in the Fryman gym located at 1771 Tate Road.
Tate Aggies Tennis Defeats Escambia
April 1, 2022
Tate Tennis defeated Escambia on Thursday.
The Tate boys won 7-0, and the girls defeated Escambia 6-1.
Up next, Tate will host Gulf Breeze on Monday.
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David Michael McGhee
April 1, 2022
David Michael McGhee, age 55, of Bratt, FL passed away on March 28, 2022 in Mobile, AL. He was born on September 14, 1966 in Monroeville, AL. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and attended Poarch Community Church. He enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities which included hunting, camping, boating and landscaping.He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Stabler Stinson; special parent, Louise Warren and his brother, Roderick Stinson.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Zuiderhoek McGhee; his father, Terry (Yvonne) McGhee; his special parent, Kitty Stuart; his step-father, Jack Stinson; his children: Ashley (Colby) Hinote and Cameron McGhee (Savannah Fullerton); his step-daughter, Lindsay Hale and his step-son, Leslie (Becky) Cooper; his brothers: Andrew (Amanda) McGhee, Michael (Jennifer) McGhee, and Brandon McGhee; his sisters: Angela Gibson (Chris) Leggett, Jackie McKinley, Emily (Jimmy) Craft and Angela McGhee (Jaime Mondaca) and his grandchildren, Jameson Dean McGhee, Cade Hinote, Tinley Hinote, Kendall Reed Cooper, Bentley Hale, Veyda Hale and Miarrah Hale.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.at Judson Indian Cemetery in Poarch, AL with Bro. Billy Hodges officiating. Interment will follow at Judson Indian Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Rowell, Gary Turberville, Rodney Brooks, Gerald Stabler, Scott Wilkerson, Don Jackson, Shannon Ikner and Troy McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers Andrew McGhee, Mike McGhee and Brandon McGhee.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.